Paralegal SchoolsIn Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Paralegal faculty can choose to work at one of 2 paralegal schools in Cedar Rapids. The trends in Cedar Rapids' paralegal academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes paralegal training at the paralegal associates degree level.

Statistics

Professional Trends

Cedar Rapids Vs. Iowa Paralegal Employment

Cedar Rapids

350

Iowa

2,870

Of the 2,870 paralegals employed in Iowa, 350 work in Cedar Rapids. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of paralegals in Cedar Rapids has grown by 3%. Overall employment in Cedar Rapids has decreased.

Cedar Rapids Vs. Iowa Paralegal employment growth

3,820

3,540

3,280

3,070

2,870

340

180

380

390

350

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Grey: Iowa

Dark Yellow: Cedar Rapids

Paralegal VS. All professions salaries in Cedar Rapids

$35,115

$36,240

$37,130

$38,045

$39,810

$36,200

$38,630

$40,100

$41,070

$41,110

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Light Blue: Paralegal in Cedar Rapids

Dark Yellow: All Professions in Cedar Rapids

As the number of paralegals in Cedar Rapids has grown, salaries for paralegals have also increased. In 2010 paralegals in Cedar Rapids reportedly earned an average salary of $39,810 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, paralegals in Cedar Rapids made an average salary of $35,115 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Cedar Rapids.

Salary percentiles for Paralegals in Cedar Rapids

10th percentile

$30,115

25th percentile

$33,770

50th percentile

$39,605

75th percentile

$45,200

90th percentile

$50,430

Cedar Rapids paralegals earn a median yearly salary of $39,605. The 10% of paralegals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $30,115 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $50,430 per year.

Average Salaries for Paralegals and related professions in Cedar Rapids

Paralegal

$39,810

Court Reporter

$47,130

Criminal Justice

$49,017

Homeland Security

$52,205

Law

$57,365

Cedar Rapids paralegals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

Educational Trends

Paralegal schools in Cedar Rapids

2

There are 2 accredited paralegal schools in the city. Many of Cedar Rapids' paralegals are graduates of one of these schools.

Paralegal Faculty Salaries in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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